Famous Birthdays
Amy Fisher (48 years old)
American woman who when aged 17 shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco while having an affair with her husband, born in Long Island, New York
- Pietra Gay, WNBA guard/forward (Houston Comets)
Famous Deaths
- Buford Pusser, American sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee, dies in a single vehicle car crash at 36
1974 Highlights
About August 21, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka with Odia Coates
#1 Song: When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees
